Island Highlights
A beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky foreshore,, marshes and sand dunes.
Islands: 1 (Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 1 Distance: 21 miles Route Time: 3.5 hours
Creative artisan bookbinding and box making, influenced by the materials and colours of island living
We offer bespoke guided wildlife and wilderness walks, sea kayaking, snorkel safaris and mountain bike guiding.
At Bespoke Bicycles, we provide a professional, friendly service with over 21 years combined bicyles repair/care experience between our qualified Velotech mechanics.
Statue of the famous grizzly bear Hercules, who escaped and went on the run during filming Benbecula in 1980. Find out more about the story at Langass Woodland.
Stornoway with its population of about 6000 is the main port and administrative centre on the Isle of Lewis.
Along the west coast of UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beaches.
This walk has been written by Martin Margulies. The articles appeared in Am Paipear, and extracts are reproduced here with his permission. The walks have been collected together in a book, called…
Undoubtedly the finest mountain walk in the Outer Hebrides. It is challenging with short stretches of scrambling and although only 14km will take 6-7 hours. It starts and finishes on the main A859…
A circular walk of 14km (8 miles) on good paths from the east coast of South Harris over to the west coast and back with good cafes to enjoy nearby - 4 - 5 hours
A waymarked route of 22km (14 miles) along the dramatic North East coast of Lewis with lots of antiquites, wildlife and distant views of the mainland mountains across The Minch - 7-8 hours.
An ascent of Suaineabhal with excellent views over Uig Bay and beyond. The route is approximately 9km (5 miles) but is difficult terrain so allow 4-5 hours
Loch Stiapabhat bird reserve and hide to watch golden plover, Lapwing, whooper swans, geese and many rare migrants. The hide is open all year.
Islands: 2 (Harris, Lewis) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 13 miles Route Time:5 hours Grade: Moderate
South Uist War Memorial
The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will give an overview of the islands’ heritage and the Lewis Chessmen are back to delight.
Learn more about the history, archaeology, gaelic culture, harris tweed etc of this fascinating and beautiful island in the company of a professional,and qualified local STGA Scottish Tourist Guide…
This is an good short walk, roughly about 2 miles there and back. It is where Bonnie Prince Charlie, returning from a failed escape bid from Stornoway, hid in a little hut.
Loch Bee is a very large brackish loch which stretches from the west side of South Uist to the east side
Port Nis (Port of Ness) is in the parish of Ness, the most northerly parish in Lewis.
Balleshare beach is easily accessed from the village of Baleshare.
Clachan Sands beach is a stunning white sandy beach which is accessible via the village of Clachan Sands.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
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Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JLIsle Of South Uist
The beach is a stunning white sandy beach and easily accessible from the village, near am Politician.
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Kildonan, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
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Braighe, Point, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0BQIsle Of Lewis
Lovely flat beach in Point just 3 miles from Stornoway.
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Callanish, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DYTelephone
01851 621422Isle Of Lewis
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Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JNIsle Of South Uist
Beinn Scritheann is the tallest hill on Eriskay.
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Ormiclate, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SBIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
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Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RXIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. Acces from the village of Milton (Gerraidh Bhaltos is the Gaelic translation).
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Loch Seaforth Viewpoint looks out along the sea loch that is Loch Seaforth. The viewing is stunning, and worth a stop off. There is a carpark with picnic tables and it is one of the best viewpoints in Lewis and Harris
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Hushinish, Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
Hushinish is a small settlement of only 4 houses overlooking a white sand beach in the far west of Harris
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Barra, Isle of Barra, Outer HebridesIsle of Barra
A well preserved iron age galleried dun situated on hill to the east of Cuier cemetery
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2BWStornoway, Isle of Lewis
A downloadable handy pocket sized guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in the Outer Hebrides, can be viewed, enjoyed & purchased.
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Isle of Harris, Outer HebridesIsle of Harris
Loch Crabhadal (Cravadal) is a wild, remote and spectacular area of North Harris.
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Reef, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9HXTelephone
01851 672479Isle Of Lewis
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Eriskay, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JNIsle of South Uist
Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July 1745, from the french ship "Du Teillay"
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Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YDTelephone
01871 890212Isle Of Barra
Barra airport, famous for its beach landings.
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Ness, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Port Nis (Port of Ness) is in the parish of Ness, the most northerly parish in Lewis.
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Barvas beach, Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QRIsle of Lewis
A good surfing beach with good access and pleasant walks.
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Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRIsle of Lewis
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
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